Engineer Iii, Iv (Water Production)

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is a publicly-owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community. The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation. The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9,000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations. The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource.
This position is a key member of the Water Production Team within the Facilities Operations Division. The position is responsible for providing engineering and technical support to the facility and coordinating On-Call and CIP projects (including project initiation and development) with Facility Operations, Maintenance and Technical Services staff. The position will coordinate and chair the regularly scheduled On-Call meetings, as well as attend all CIP update meetings. In addition, the position will work with the facility management team and On-Call contractors to prioritize short and long-term schedules and work to mitigate any project-related concerns.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Responsibilities may include:

• Perform and coordinate design reviews – incorporate Operations/ Maintenance/OTS comments and edits
• Coordinate planning process for new projects
• Coordinate with plant staff and contractors on performance testing of new equipment and systems
• Act as Engineering advisor to Facility Operations and maintenance staff
• Coordinate with the Contract’s workgroup On-Call projects and review proposed labor and material estimates

Minimum Qualifications:
Engineer III
C45(1) - $74,192 - $122,417

• Valid Driver’s License from state of residency
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or other similar Engineering field
• Two years of progressively responsible engineering experience

Engineer IV
D61(1) - $80,685 - $133,129

• Valid Driver’s License from state of residency
• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering
• Professional Engineer License (PE) preferred
• Four years of progressively responsible engineering experience

For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click one of the below links:

• Engineer IV
• Engineer III

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Prescription drug plan
• Dental and vision plans

Wellness

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual wellness fair
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• Immunizations

Family and Career

• Family planning benefits
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Financial education programs
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Longevity pay

Protection

• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.